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Can you spot a scam? Take the test...

According to the NZ Police "by hijacking the trusted brands of well-known banks, online retailers and credit card companies, 'phishers' are able to convince up to five percent of recipients to respond to them." Falling for a 'phishing' (scam) email can be disastrous for organisations and individuals alike – every few months we get a phone call to come in and pick up the pieces when a company finds themselves locked out of their files and being blackmailed in return for their release.

All it takes is one unwary person to open a link or attachment or to fill in a bogus request for personal details...

How confident are you that you can spot a 'phishing' email? Take the test here. (There are instructions and some tips at the bottom of the site's page – just scroll down a bit.)